Let s Talk Heritage helps in troubled times By REV. W. LEE TRUMAN Copley News Servaice Whenever people begin to recover after being seriously ill, I proposition them with the challenge that they might, for the first time in their life, sit down and seriously write out in detail what they think life is all about. Ordinarily our calendar is so full of things that have to be done that there is no time for this kind of abstract, serious consideration. By our taking time to do this kind of life overview, we are always facing the danger of just going through the motions of living and our life goals are both haphazard, and not brought into focus. The apostle Paul used this kind of technique in his preaching. He would state , forcefully an era of their nation’s history, using the names of the men and women who did notable deeds, those who bore cruel hardships and remained noble because they believed in something better and higher than themselves. And then Paul would appeal to his peers to l...

Dateline Sacramento Capitol New* Service SACRAMENTO (Capitol) - Representatives of seniors, handicapped, children’s, women’s and church groups recently announced the filing of a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court to force Howard Jarvis and the Secretary of State to remove, "false and misleading” statements from the official ballot pamphlet concerning Proposition 9. “Jarvis claims that Proposition 9 will give all voters with income a tax savings and that it will give all voters with the same household income the same savings,” said Carl Jones, lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Jones, president of the California Congress of Seniors, claimed, “More than 90 percent of the 3 million seniors in California pay no state income tax. Proposition 9 offers them no savings, only losses in services.” + + + Senator Bob Wilson, D-La Mesa, has introduced legislation which would substantially increase the renters’ tax credit for Californians. Wilson explained, “My new legislation would increase the re...

This Week In History CHARTER GRANTED A charter was granted to the Rhode Island and Providence Plantations on Mar. 14,1644. DISARM BRITISH On Mar. 14,1776 Congress advised all colonies to disarm British loyalists. GOLD DISCOVERED Gold was discovered in Deadwood and Whitewood gulches in South Dakota on Mar. 14,1875. ARMS BANNED On Mar. 14,1912 the United States banned arms shipments to opponents of Mexican President Madero. MEXICO DAMAGED Mexico City suffered extensive damage when a major earthquake, measuring seven on the Richter Scale, jolted large sections of Mexico on Mar. 14,1979,

With Your Servicemen EIJSEO MONTOYA Ellseo B. Montoya, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eliseo B. Montoya Jr., of 3935&amp;gt;/2 Brooklyn Ave., East Los Angeles, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Airman Montoya is a security specialist at Hahn Air Base, .here. The airman is a 1979 graduate of Cantwell High School, Montebello. Calif. FRANK ROJAS (FHTNC) - Marine Lance Cpl. Frank J. Rojas, son of Robert and Maria E. Rojas of 3741 E. Fourth St, East Los Angeles, was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The Good Conduct Medal signifies faithful and obedient service during a three-year period. To earn it, enlisted Marines must achieve and maintain an unblemished conduct record for the entire period. Rojas is currently serving with Marine Aircraft Group 36 on Okinawa. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1976. FERNANDOLOPEZ Marine Pvt. Fernando Lope?,, son of Martin M. and Margarita Lopez of 4302 Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, has reported for duty with 3rd Force ...

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Census workers needed, says Bradley Citing a severe shortage of paid workers to take the 1980 census in Los Angeles, Mayor Tom Bradley this week made an urgent appeal to the public for residents to apply for jobs as enumerators (counters) and crew leaders. Census Bureau officials say that. workers are urgently needed at the census offices in downtown, East Los Angeles. South Central Los Angeles and Hollywood. Residents of those areas, said the Mayor, should call (213) 485-8121 in Los Angeles for information on how they may apply to work on the census. Appearing with Mayor Bradley at a City Hall news conference to call attention to the census workers shortage was John Reeder, assistant regional director of the census. "It is imperative that each individual in Los Angeh be counted in the upcoming census, but unless there are enough connte-s, it, will be very difficult to get a complete count," warned the mayor. “I hope that anyone who has the time, or who needs a job, will call and ap...

Eastside Journal Belvedere Citizen Bast Bos Angeles Business Directory Your Guide To The Finest Services And Merchandise Values JIM'S BURGERS One of the favorite quick-food eating places in Boyle Heights, East L.A. has to be Jim’s Burgers No. 10 at the comer of 1901 E. First St. Palate pleasing hamburgers are a'specialty of the house that owner Nick Frousaries has built. Burgers, Tacos, Fried Chicken and Shrimp plus the favorite side dishes, Fries, Onion Rings, zestful Mexican food, refreshing beverages and steaming hot, tasty coffee are always available. For good tasting food you can’t beat Jim’s Burgers No. 10. Nick Fro usuries has been in business for some 25 years and has many, man', friends in the community, including adults and children. He is married and has been for the past 18 years to his lovley wife Helen. They have two sons, Gus and Harry and they all pitch-in and give dad and mom a hand when needed. Owner-operator of Jim’s Burgers, Nick, despite a busy schedule finds ti...

lll GLASS, MIRRORS, WINDOWS, AUTO GLASS WORK ... Evergreen Glass and Mirror Co., 410 N. Evergreen Ave., just north of Brooklyn Ave. has been serving the community for 33 years under the able guidance of Manuel Menchaca. Menchaca is an expert in his field, a sound businessman and is very community minded. All types of glass work is expertly and carefully performed by a staff of glass and mirror specialists. Mirrors, glass window store fronts as well as glass table tops, auto glass and customized auto glass work is a specialty of the firm. Besides providing excellent service and workmanship, Manuel Menchaca and son, Manuel Menchaca, Jr., are active participants in community organizations and youth projects. Menchaca, Sr, is a member and past president of the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce; the Belvedere Optimist Club and a member of the Commission of Californians. He was appointed to this important State post by State Senator Alex Garcia. Every Christmas for several years the Meneh...